Montrose Befriending Service
Montrose Befriending Service is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Angus.
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What are the key facts about Montrose Befriending Service?
- Registered charity number
- SC052396
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Angus
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £47,231
What does Montrose Befriending Service do?
We provide community contact with adults, living in the Montrose area, identified as in need of befriending support on a flexible timescale relevant to individual requirements. We aim to reach the isolated and lonely in our community through face to face befriending, group activities and outings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Montrose Befriending Service a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Montrose Befriending Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052396) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Montrose Befriending Service's charity number?
- Montrose Befriending Service's charity number is SC052396. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC052396?
- Search SC052396 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Montrose Befriending Service do?
- We provide community contact with adults, living in the Montrose area, identified as in need of befriending support on a flexible timescale relevant to individual requirements. We aim to reach the isolated and lonely in our community through face to face befriending, group activities and outings.
- Does Montrose Befriending Service have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Montrose Befriending Service. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Montrose Befriending Service?
- Montrose Befriending Service does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.